A chaotic scene unfolded at aPakistani weddinginBoltonwhen a massive brawl erupted among theguestsduring the reception.The incident occurred on the evening of August 24, 2023, at Regent Hall located on Prescott Street.A video capturing the brawl has been widely circulated on social media, shedding light on the events leading up to the mayhem.The distressing footage commences with wedding attendees seated at tables, engrossed in their dinner. A white cloth partition separates the men and women, setting a seemingly peaceful atmosphere. Laughter and chatter mingle with the background music as waiters serve the meal.However, tranquility quickly unravels as a man approaches a table and flips a guest’s hat. Abruptly, he becomes physically aggressive toward the hat’s owner, triggering a chain reaction as others join the altercation. Chaos ensues.Verbal exchanges escalate, culminating in the man slapping the seated guest. Another man stands up to defend his friend, only to be met with a punch. In an instant, the situation devolves into a massive brawl, with the fighting men clustered around their table. Amidst the tumult, a man is hurled into the partition, while another employs a walking stick as an improvised weapon.Fists fly as a significant brawl unfolds, predominantly involving middle-aged men near the table. Plates are grabbed and wielded as impromptu weapons, and at one point, a chair becomes a tool of aggression.During the frenzy, the white cloth partition that initially separated the genders during the Muslim ceremony is torn apart. Tables and chairs bear the brunt of the chaos.Screams reverberate as futile attempts are made to quell the violence. The instigator, believed to be the man who initiated the altercation, is engulfed in a melee among bodies. The skirmish even extends into the women’s section of the venue.The six-minute-long video also shows one guest taking a pole used to hold up the partition and attempting to hit one of the assailants before a staff member takes it away from him.The bride and groom are seen watching helplessly as other guests try in vain to break up the fight.In the midst of the turmoil, one elderly gentleman remains seated, demonstrating an unexpected calmness amid the storm.The video concludes with many guests gradually dispersing as the intensity of the fight subsides and the individuals involved are separated.According to TheBolton News, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a business on Prescott Street, Bolton, around 8.30 pm on Thursday.A police spokesperson said, “Officers were able to split up an ongoing fight and bring the situation under control. There were no life-changing or life-threatening injuries. One man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. Enquiries are currently ongoing.”